We will be together for four months, starting March 6th. During this period we are going to learn, in theory and in practice, about writing for academic purposes. We will focus more specifically on the process of writing argumentative texts. Below you can check the schedule for our course and you can also read about each of our writing tasks.
In addition to that, you will be introduced to how Wikispaces can be used as a teaching tool for creating a learning environment, where students can communicate with each other and work together. Wikis are often connected to a collaborative pedagogy based on the idea that learning is constructed in a cooperative community, by members who are actively involved in the process. Considering this perspective, technology can be seen as a facilitator in the process of social construction of knowledge, due to its many features that make online and distance information sharing possible.
I hope you enjoy our interactions during this semester!
19 - Post final draft of paper (It must contain the revision notes from peers. Remember that there are 4,0 marks for editing the final paper. You can either edit your own or another team's paper)
21- Check professor's feedback on final drafts and make alterations.
26 - Post revised PPT presentation on your team homepage.
Post the final version of the paper on the appropriate page (I will create it soon)
In groups of four students, select an article about academic writing to read. Create a set of 10 to 15 slides based on your reading. Present the topic to the class.
In groups of four students, select a topic of common interest, related to the areas of Linguistics or Literature. Conduct research into the chosen subject and write a paper of about 1500 words developing your argument throughly.
In your group, create a set of 10 to 15 slides based on the main ideas of your paper.
Peer Editing
Individual students will be expected to revise a Biodata, 2 summaries, an essay and the final paper. Each revision is worth 3,0 marks. Here are some tips for peer editing:
Faculdade de Letras
LET063 - Academic Writing 2012/1
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**Meet my Voki**Dear students,
We will be together for four months, starting March 6th. During this period we are going to learn, in theory and in practice, about writing for academic purposes. We will focus more specifically on the process of writing argumentative texts. Below you can check the schedule for our course and you can also read about each of our writing tasks.
In addition to that, you will be introduced to how Wikispaces can be used as a teaching tool for creating a learning environment, where students can communicate with each other and work together. Wikis are often connected to a collaborative pedagogy based on the idea that learning is constructed in a cooperative community, by members who are actively involved in the process. Considering this perspective, technology can be seen as a facilitator in the process of social construction of knowledge, due to its many features that make online and distance information sharing possible.
I hope you enjoy our interactions during this semester!
Professor Vivian MarguttiE-mail address: margutti.vivian@gmail.com
New deadlines for the end of the semester
JUNE
19 - Post final draft of paper (It must contain the revision notes from peers. Remember that there are 4,0 marks for editing the final paper. You can either edit your own or another team's paper)
21- Check professor's feedback on final drafts and make alterations.
26 - Post revised PPT presentation on your team homepage.
Post the final version of the paper on the appropriate page (I will create it soon)
28 - Grades and self-evaluation
Course Description
Marks Distribution
References
Online Dictionaries
Meebo Chat
Academic Writing Facebook Page
Biodata
Write a paragraph containing work and professional information. Include also your academic preferences and future aspirations.
Click here for the final versions of biodata
Summaries
Research into the Collaborative Approach in Teaching and Learning. Choose two different sources and write a summary of the texts.
Essay
Based on your research and on your conclusions about the Collaborative approach, write an essay of 600 to 800 words.
Essay Outline
Presentation 1
In groups of four students, select an article about academic writing to read. Create a set of 10 to 15 slides based on your reading. Present the topic to the class.
How to prepare effective PPT presentations
Paper
In groups of four students, select a topic of common interest, related to the areas of Linguistics or Literature. Conduct research into the chosen subject and write a paper of about 1500 words developing your argument throughly.
Writing Clearly - Introduction
Writing Clearly - Conclusion
Revising Argumentative Papers
Revision Checklist
Revising Drafts
Editing and Proofreading
ABNT Style
Presentation 2
In your group, create a set of 10 to 15 slides based on the main ideas of your paper.
Peer Editing
Individual students will be expected to revise a Biodata, 2 summaries, an essay and the final paper. Each revision is worth 3,0 marks. Here are some tips for peer editing:
Peer Editing Form
Peer Editing with Perfection!
How to Peer Edit